President Thomas Jefferson
Dan Snow's History Hit
History Hit
4.7 • 13.7K Ratings
🗓️ 19 September 2023
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, so how did it work out when he became the leader of this nation that he was so instrumental in founding?
For the third episode in American History Hit's special series about the Presidents, we're exploring Jefferson's presidency. What challenges did he face during his time as President, and how did he mould the early years of the nation?
Don is joined for this episode by Professor Frank Cogliano, direct from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Frank is a Professor of American History at the University of Edinburgh.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Siobhan Dale. The senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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